The Marin County Sheriff’s Office and the College of Marin Police Department are conducting an investigation of kidnapping and sexual assault that may have begun in parking lot 13 of the Kentfield Campus at approximately 8:15 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2014.

According to the victim, upon entering the victim’s vehicle after leaving class, the victim discovered the male suspect sitting in the back seat. The victim stated the suspect had a handgun and forced the victim to drive off the campus to a location in Marin County where the victim was sexually assaulted.

At this time, the only description of the suspect the victim was able to provide was that he was approximately 6 feet tall.

The police investigation into this incident is continuing. Anyone with information should contact the Marin County Sheriff’s Office (415) 479-2311 or College of Marin Police Department (415) 485-9696.

This information posted: January 24, 2014 11:30 a.m.

Campus police encourage all staff/students to walk in groups to the parking lots. Report any suspicious activity by calling 911 on- or off-campus. Campus police can provide escorts for staff and students by calling (415) 485-9696.

This message is posted for the Marin Community College District community in compliance with the “timely warning” provisions of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998.

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